What is Origin?

xlolsniperftwx · 10-23-2011, 01:33 PM

So what is the deal with this "Origin"? What is it? Why have I heard so many negative things about it?

X-Dolphin · 10-23-2011, 01:36 PM

Origin is a digital distribution client made by EA for EA games. It's like EA's version of Steam or Impulse. It will be required for Battlefield 3 to install and run.

Some people don't like it, so that's why there are complaints. Just like some people don't like Steam. It's not as full-featured as Steam is currently, but many people report faster download speeds with Origin.

Zefar · 10-23-2011, 01:37 PM

Two reasons.

1: People overreacting about an Eula thing that EA wouldn't abuse.

2: EA took Bf3 away from Steam which made some hardcore fans very mad and they are making all the ruckus.

That's about it. Some will go out of their way to claim how crappy/buggy/unpolished the program is but it's actually pretty good.

So most of this negative backlash is just from people who hate EA. Like literally.

Overt.Enemy · 10-23-2011, 01:39 PM

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Originally Posted by X-Dolphin

Some people don't like it, so that's why there are complaints.

Or people don't see the need for more than one digital distribution client if they already own Steam. Also it's clearly years behind Steam in terms of functionality.

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Originally Posted by Zefar

Two reasons.

1: People overreacting about an Eula thing that EA wouldn't abuse.

2: EA took Bf3 away from Steam which made some hardcore fans very mad and they are making all the ruckus.

That's about it. Some will go out of their way to claim how crappy/buggy/unpolished the program is but it's actually pretty good.

So most of this negative backlash is just from people who hate EA. Like literally.

Origin is pretty good, sure. Until you compare it to Steam. But compared to nothing at all? Yeah, it's good then.

Ph3NiX · 10-23-2011, 01:54 PM

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Originally Posted by xlolsniperftwx

So what is the deal with this "Origin"? What is it? Why have I heard so many negative things about it?

It's a program designed by EA to be competition to Steam (Valve), in the new marketshare of digital downlads.
The only difference is that Origin is made by EA and will be probably needed to run exclusive EA games that probably will not be released on Steam (like Battlefield 3, Mass Effect 3 and MMO The Old Repubblic).

lilbabycat · 10-23-2011, 02:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Zefar

Two reasons.

So most of this negative backlash is just from people who hate EA. Like literally.

Yes, we hate companies that lie to us. We also hate people that deny that they have done wrong in the past and say stuff like

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1: People overreacting about an Eula thing that EA wouldn't abuse.

Brandon Spikes · 10-23-2011, 02:11 PM

Just an FYI, BF3 doesnt require Origin to run, just install.

You can run the game and it doesnt launch Origin, only battlelog.

taodemon · 10-23-2011, 02:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Brandon Spikes

Just an FYI, BF3 doesnt require Origin to run, just install.

You can run the game and it doesnt launch Origin, only battlelog.

When I tried running the bf3 beta from the exe it would launch origin if it wasn't already running. Launching from battlelog without origin running in the tray also didn't work.

X-Dolphin · 10-23-2011, 02:21 PM

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Originally Posted by taodemon

When I tried running the bf3 beta from the exe it would launch origin if it wasn't already running. Launching from battlelog without origin running in the tray also didn't work.

During the beta, if I launched BF3 from the Battlelog without launching Origin first, Battlelog would automatically start Origin for me. Either way, I think Origin will be required to run BF3, similar to how Steamworks games need to use Steam to play.

MrChris · 10-23-2011, 02:34 PM

tbh

its

QQ

if you want and like the game, then buy it, don't let something as trivial as Origin stop you, because seriously you don't even realise its running tbh

Brandon Spikes · 10-23-2011, 02:41 PM

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Originally Posted by taodemon

When I tried running the bf3 beta from the exe it would launch origin if it wasn't already running. Launching from battlelog without origin running in the tray also didn't work.

Beta is beta, it was over a month old by the time it came out.

ATOJAR1 · 10-23-2011, 03:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Overt.Enemy

Origin is pretty good, sure. Until you compare it to Steam.

How can you compare a program that came out in 2003 to a program that was released in 2011?

Now don't get we wrong i like Steam(have almost 100 games with steam)but damn man give Origin a chance! ... Do you even remember Steam back in 2003? It was nothing like it is now. Give Origin some time and it will be great just like Steam is now, Healthy competition is only good for us consumers.

Overt.Enemy · 10-23-2011, 04:24 PM

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Originally Posted by ATOJAR1

How can you compare a program that came out in 2003 to a program that was released in 2011?

Pretty easy since EA has had a digital distribution client for YEARS. Origin is just EAs latest attempt to make it somewhat better than totally horrible. So they've had plenty of time to compete with Valve and they BLEW IT. That's how.

Even if that wasn't true I can compare a 10 year old client to a 10 day old one if I want. I don't care how long they've been around, I'm choosing one NOW that I want to use and I've chosen Steam. So, what, EA gets a pass because it's newer? Lol, don't think so.

etienneb29 · 10-23-2011, 04:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Brandon Spikes

Just an FYI, BF3 doesnt require Origin to run, just install.

You can run the game and it doesnt launch Origin, only battlelog.

And you got a source?

Oz_JuicE · 10-23-2011, 04:49 PM

Storm in a Tea cup! Get over it FFS people. I'm astonished by all the over reaction to Origin.
Why should Steam have the monopoly? Surely competition is good for everyone!

10-23-2011, 01:33 PM	#1
xlolsniperftwx Join Date: Aug 2010 Reputation: 0 Posts: 12	What is Origin? So what is the deal with this "Origin"? What is it? Why have I heard so many negative things about it?

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Zefar Volunteer Moderator Join Date: Jan 2005 Reputation: 3964 Posts: 28,024	Two reasons. 1: People overreacting about an Eula thing that EA wouldn't abuse. 2: EA took Bf3 away from Steam which made some hardcore fans very mad and they are making all the ruckus. That's about it. Some will go out of their way to claim how crappy/buggy/unpolished the program is but it's actually pretty good. So most of this negative backlash is just from people who hate EA. Like literally. __________________ Information on VAC and our Steam forum rules. Please follow the rules, it ain't hard.

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10-23-2011, 01:36 PM	#2
X-Dolphin Join Date: Dec 2010 Reputation: 165 Posts: 611	Origin is a digital distribution client made by EA for EA games. It's like EA's version of Steam or Impulse. It will be required for Battlefield 3 to install and run. Some people don't like it, so that's why there are complaints. Just like some people don't like Steam. It's not as full-featured as Steam is currently, but many people report faster download speeds with Origin.

10-23-2011, 02:11 PM	#7
Brandon Spikes Banned Join Date: Oct 2010 Reputation: 46 Posts: 682	Just an FYI, BF3 doesnt require Origin to run, just install. You can run the game and it doesnt launch Origin, only battlelog.

10-23-2011, 02:34 PM	#10
MrChris Join Date: Jan 2005 Reputation: 3003 Posts: 7,547	tbh its QQ if you want and like the game, then buy it, don't let something as trivial as Origin stop you, because seriously you don't even realise its running tbh

10-23-2011, 04:49 PM	#15
Oz_JuicE Join Date: Jan 2011 Reputation: 92 Posts: 782	Storm in a Tea cup! Get over it FFS people. I'm astonished by all the over reaction to Origin. Why should Steam have the monopoly? Surely competition is good for everyone!